Family Time

From sun up to sun down – there’s so much for your kids to do and see in Norfolk, VA. Set sail aboard the American Rover, get wild at the Virginia Zoo or even learn something new at the enchanting Slover Library. Let your inner child explore everything that Norfolk has to offer!

Norfolk Tour Company

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Our Beaches

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Cruise Information

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Golf Courses

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African American History in Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates

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Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Ghent Farmers Market

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Jr Master Gardeners July Series

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d’Art Pottery Camp

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Little Zoo

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Summer Art Camp

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Garden Artists July Series

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Critter Club July Series

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Wonder Wednesdays Series

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July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center!

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80s/90s Decades Party

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Outdoor Artists July Series

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Latino Music Festival

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Downtown Restaurant Week July 2025

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Little Zoo

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party!

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Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Top Things to Do in Ocean View and East Beach

Did you know that Norfolk has its very own sandy beach? The areas of Ocean View…
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A History Lover’s Guide to Norfolk

Norfolk’s history dates back to 1682 when it was first founded. It was settled by an Englishman…
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Ghent: Norfolk, Virginia

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Pack A Picnic And Enjoy Harbor Views From Plum Point Park In Norfolk, Virginia

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Norfolk VA Arts and Foodie Getaway

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38th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival Was Masked And Jammin’ With Talent

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How to Plan a Trip in 30 Days

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Virginia Opera Tees-Off Season at Topgolf

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Choongman Chicken Norfolk

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Colley Cantina

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Bar-Q Desserts

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Biryani Hub

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Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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Café Stella in Ghent

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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City Guide

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